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Brigham Young University

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1903-

Administrative History

Brigham Young University (1903- ) is a university sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Provo, Utah.

Brigham Young University was established in 1903 in a renaming of Brigham Young Academy. Past and present Brigham Young University presidents include George H. Brimhall (1903-1921), Franklin S. Harris (1921-1945), Howard S. McDonald (1945-1949), (acting president) Christian Jensen (1949-1951), Ernest L. Wilkinson (1951-1971), Dallin H. Oaks (1971-1980), Jeffrey R. Holland (1980-1989), Rex E. Lee (1989-1995), Merrill J. Bateman (1996-2003), Cecil O. Samuelson (2003-2014), Kevin J. Worthen (2014-2023), and C. Shane Reese (2023- ).

Brigham Young University is owned and operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as part of the Church Educational System (CES). The university is governed by a Board of Trustees, which, since 1939, has consisted of the First Presidency of the Church as well as other General Authorities or general officers of the Church appointed by the First Presidency. The Board of Trustees provides general direction and oversees the formulation of broad policies as well as the approval of all executive leadership and faculty appointments at the university. The Board of Trustees delegates to the University President the responsibility to conduct the operations of the institution and administer the policies enacted by the board. The President serves as the chief executive officer and general manager of the University. Between 1996 and 2014, the President of the university was also been a General Authority of the Church.

Brigham Young University has grown from a small academy to one of the world's largest private universities. Sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, BYU offers a unique educational environment that promotes learning by study and also by faith.

Citation:
Its Annual catalog, 1907/08.

BYU--national champions, 1985: intro. (Brigham Young University)

The Journal of pedagogy, Feb. 1895: t.p. (Brigham Young Academy)

History of BYU (within Brigham Young University website), via WWW, 4 November 2010 (Brigham Young Academy established October 16, 1875 in Provo, Utah. Name changed to Brigham Young University in 1903. Sponsored by Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, associated with BYU-Hawaii in Laie, Hawaii; BYU-Idaho in Rexburg, Idaho; and LDS Business College in Salt Lake City, Utah)

Brigham Young University Organizational History website, via WWW, Mar. 2, 2011 (Brigham Young University; est. 1903; name change from Brigham Young Academy; Presidents: George H. Brimhall (1903-1921), Franklin S. Harris (1921-1945), Howard S. McDonald (1945-1949), (acting president) Christian Jensen (1949-1951), Ernest L. Wilkinson (1951-1971), Dallin H. Oaks (1971-1980), Jeffrey R. Holland (1980-1989), Rex E. Lee (1989-1995), Merrill J. Bateman (1996-2003), Cecil O. Samuelson (2003-2014), and Kevin J. Worthen (2014- ); owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; governed by a board of trustees)

Brigham Young University website, via WWW, June 22, 2023 (C. Shane Reese; appointed president of Brigham Young University, May 1, 2023)

Found in 139 Collections and/or Records:

Leola G. Merrill papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 3748
Scope and Contents

Consists primarily of personal papers documenting Merrill's authorship of numerous Mormon-themed dramas and programs, but also contains the personal papers and/or memorabilia of her husband, David M. Merrill, her parents, Luman Peter and Veda Jane Walker Green, and David's father, Amos N. Merrill. Materials dated 1911-2002.

Dates: 1911-2002
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Leola G. Merrill papers

Melvin C. Miller hand-painted beanie

 Item — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233236592]
Identifier: MSS SC 3007
Scope and Contents

A royal blue beanie with a hand-painted cougar representing Brigham Young University, and letter "J." The beanie belonged to Melvin Miller.

Dates: 1920-1929
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Melvin C. Miller hand-painted beanie

Museum of Art collection on Utah art

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197225531588]
Identifier: MSS 2671
Scope and Contents

Contains 474 photographs of paintings of Utah landscapes, and works by Utah artists. Artists represented in the collection include past Brigham Young University professors.

Dates: approximately 1830-1999
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Museum of Art collection on Utah art

Music Festival programs

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197224906153]
Identifier: UA 1159
Scope and Contents

Programs from an annual Music Festival held at Brigham Young University. These programs are from 1948 to 1963.

Dates: 1948-1963
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Music Festival programs

Natural History Museum catalog

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197233236451]
Identifier: UA 912
Scope and Contents

Listing of nine categories of material acquired by the museum: works of art, books, large animal specimens, fossils, insects, historical artifacts, organic products, small animal and plant specimens, and mollusks. Entries are retroactive to as early as 1873. Historical artifacts section includes several entries relating to guns and to Latter-day Saint history.

Dates: approximately 1912-1917
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Natural History Museum catalog

Natural History Museum catalogs

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197232545803]
Identifier: UA 784
Scope and Contents Collection contains two catalogs. One has no dates, but the acquisition entries date from approximately 1870-1917. Many objects collected and donated by James Talmage. A certain number of items cataloged as originating from early Church members, including Joseph Smith and his peers. The other catalog records museum acquisitions from 1891-1915. Acquisitions ranged from whole to part mammals, fish, reptiles, birds, insects, textiles, plants, fibers, seeds, grains, coral, and assorted...
Dates: 1870-1917
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / Natural History Museum catalogs

Nelson, Howden and Associates, Inc. architectural drawings

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 2030
Scope and Contents

Architectural drawings of buildings designed by Joseph and Willard Nelson, architects. They include designs of banks, schools, and buildings on Brigham Young University campus. The drawings are for buildings located predominantly in Utah, with a few in New York, Oklahoma, Colorado, Idaho, and California. Also available is a preliminary inventory describing the building names and locations.

Dates: approximately 1910-1999
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Nelson, Howden and Associates, Inc. architectural drawings

Leslie Norris papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 2954
Scope and Contents Collection documents the activities and career of Leslie Norris, including his service as a professor and poet laureate at Brigham Young University. It also contains personal materials, including letters which were collected by Norris through correspondence with friends and colleagues over a long period. Some of the important topics and materials represented in the collection are poetry and short stories in varying stages of completion; literary matters and events; academics and school...
Dates: 1921-2008
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Leslie Norris papers

T. Earl Pardoe papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 185
Scope and Contents

Contains correspondence, newspaper clippings, programs, plays, pictures, and pamphlets concerning the Public Speaking and Dramatic Arts Department.

Dates: 1922-1950
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections. University Archives / T. Earl Pardoe papers

T. Earl Pardoe scrapbook

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233635975]
Identifier: MSS 3283
Scope and Contents

The scrapbook contains newspaper clippings commenting on Dr. Pardoe's performances from 1912 to 1920.

Dates: 1912-1920
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / T. Earl Pardoe scrapbook

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